Youth Beating the Odds (YBTO)

What is Youth Beating the Odds (YBTO)
A discipleship program for youth ages 13 – 21 who have beat the odds and experienced success in life.

Mission: To disciple and mentor youth ages 13 – 21 so they may fulfill their God given purpose, mission in life, and serve others by giving back into the community.

Vision: Youth will become national and international leaders who exemplify godly character and meritorious service to their community and to the nation.

Goals:

• Provide mentoring and coaching for educational, spiritual, and relational success
• Strengthen character development
• Enhance critical thinking skills for educational and personal purposes
• Assist in establishing and achieving specific and measurable goals
• Build and support leadership skills
• Practice and increase effective communication skills
• Display and exhibit godly character in all life decisions

Submission requirements

• Submit photo for media use
• Submit 150-200 word commentary with short biography and highlights of successes in (1) family; (2) school; (3) community; (4) spiritual.
• Favorite book
• Favorite quote
• Most inspiring person

Winners Circle Recipients Receive:

• Spotlight on Dorothy Bracy Alston Evangelistic Association website
• Media and newspaper announcement
• Certificate of accomplishment
• Corporate sponsors
• Cash and prizes

Annual Awards Ceremony in Charleston, MO

• Drama/storytelling
• Singing
• Musical instruments
• Art display
• The Spoken Word
• Oratorical Speech